Eldborgir under Geitahlíð Natural Monument
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Eldborgir under Geitahlíð Natural Monument

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Established1987
Area1.01 km²
Managing authorityNáttúruverndarstofnun

Eldborgir under Geitahlíð are protected volcanic craters on the Reykjanes Peninsula. They were protected in 1987.

The area can be explored as part of a wider visit to Reykjanes Protected Recreation Area.

Eldborgir under Geitahlíð form part of the extensive volcanic systems of the Reykjanes Peninsula.

The craters and surrounding lava fields can be explored as part of a wider visit to Reykjanes Protected Recreation Area.

Off-road driving and damage to geological formations are prohibited.

Protection purpose

The purpose of protection is to conserve the Eldborgir craters below Geitahlíð and the surrounding geological formations.

Description

Eldborgir beneath Geitahlíð are volcanic craters within the varied volcanic landscape of the Reykjanes Peninsula.

Regulations

Visitors should avoid disturbing craters, lava fields and other geological formations.

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